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View article: Training of transport drivers improves their handling of pigs during loading for transport to slaughter
Training of transport drivers improves their handling of pigs during loading for transport to slaughter Open
Pig transport drivers' (TDs') handling actions are of great importance as these drivers handle a large number of finishing pigs during stressful situations. Poor handling techniques can have negative consequences for working conditions, pi…
View article: Human-animal interactions during on-farm truck loading of finishing pigs for slaughter transport
Human-animal interactions during on-farm truck loading of finishing pigs for slaughter transport Open
Finishing pigs and transport drivers (TDs) interact closely when pigs are loaded for transport, which can be very stressful for both. We aimed to investigate relationships between TD handling actions and pig behaviours during loading for s…
View article: Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers
Physical workload and psychosocial working conditions in Swedish pig transport drivers Open
Working conditions of 20 Swedish pig transport drivers (PTD) were assessed by a questionnaire, a workshop, and recorded postures and movements during on-farm loading, driving, unloading at abattoir and vehicle cleaning. High arm positions …
View article: Comparison of behaviour and health of two broiler hybrids with different growth rates
Comparison of behaviour and health of two broiler hybrids with different growth rates Open
Until recently fast growing broiler hybrids have been used exclusively in both conventional and organic broiler production in Sweden. This study aimed to quantify differences in behaviour and health between a fast growing hybrid (Ross 308)…
View article: Characteristics of organic dairy farm types in seven European countries
Characteristics of organic dairy farm types in seven European countries Open
This study aimed to identify organic dairy major farm types (MFTs) in seven European countries, describe these MFTs in an open research database and assess central characteristics of the MFTs. This was conducted in a three-step procedure i…